Regis B. Kelly

Regis Baker Kelly OBE is a neuroscientist and university administrator who develops academia-industry partnerships and supports early-stage entrepreneurship in the life sciences.

He went on to pursue postdoctoral studies under Nobel Laureate Arthur Kornberg at Stanford University, examining mechanisms of DNA replication.

[2] As director Kelly's stated goal is to promote academic research as a means to improve public health and drive economic growth.

[8] Under Kelly's direction QB3 has initiated Bridging-the-Gap Awards and the Start-up-In-A-Box Program to fund translational research and provide resources for start-up ventures with the potential for commercialisation.

[9][10] Kelly was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2014 New Year Honours for services to science, innovation, and global health.